Put A Spin On Snowshoeing With New Classes From Cleveland Metroparks Institute Of The Great Outdoors

Put A Spin On Snowshoeing With New Classes From Cleveland Metroparks Institute Of The Great Outdoors

January 29, 2013

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-

ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014

Snowshoeing is one of the fastest growing winter activities in America! Come out and put a new spin on this activity with Cleveland Metroparks Institute of the Great Outdoors (IGO).

IGO provides a wide range of outdoor experiences to people of all abilities. Participants can enjoy the knowledge and expertise of seasoned instructors with all IGO courses and have fun at the same time.

IGO snowshoe programs in February include:

Snowshoe Night Hike

February 5 � 7 - 9 p.m.

River Grove Picnic Area � North Chagrin Reservation

Strap on snowshoes and use night vision to explore the beauty and wonder of nature at night. Snowshoes, headlamps and hot cocoa are provided. No special boots are required, but waterproof footwear and layering of clothing is suggested.

Fee: $23 (ages 14 & Up)

Activity level: easy to moderate

Valentine's Day Snowshoe Night Hike

February 14 � 7 - 9 p.m.

Look About Lodge � South Chagrin Reservation

Surprise your sweetie this Valentine's Day with a star-filled night sky snowshoe hike. Enjoying the snow together will give one more reason to go home and cuddle. Snowshoes, headlamps and hot cocoa are provided. No special boots are required, but waterproof footwear and layering of clothing is suggested.

Fee: $20 (ages 14 & up)

Activity level: easy to moderate

For more information, a complete list of IGO courses and trips, detailed trip fact sheets, and to register, call 216-341-1704 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.

Discover snowshoeing after dark with the Institute of the Great Outdoors of Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.